Caroline Chege
Nairobi
Summary
Detail-oriented Software & Data Engineer that: designs, develops and maintains highly scalable, secure and reliable data structures.
Accustomed to working closely with system architects, software architects and design analysts to understand business or industry requirements to develop comprehensive data models.
Currently advancing expertise with a Master of Science in Software Engineering candidate (MSSE, expected 2026).
Proficient at developing database architectural strategies at the modeling, design and implementation stages.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Data Warehouse Engineer
Omnicom Media Group UK
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Designed and implemented scalable API integrations and cloud functions on Google Cloud Platform, improving data extraction efficiency by 50%.
- Developed a fully automated cloud-based ETL pipeline, increasing data processing accuracy and reducing manual effort by 60%.
- Migrated and restructured legacy SQL databases, leading to a 35% improvement in query performance.
- Collaborated on ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tasks, maintaining data integrity and verifying pipeline stability.
Data Warehouse Engineer
Saracen Marketing and Media Consultancy Agency (Omnicom Affiliate)
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed and optimized enterprise data warehouse solutions, reducing data processing time by 40% through efficient ETL pipelines.
- Led the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365, streamlining CRM, ERP, and AI tools, improving operational efficiency by 25%.
- Migrated critical business data from on-premise to Azure Managed Instances, cutting infrastructure costs by 30%.
- Enforced cybersecurity and compliance protocols, reducing security risks and ensuring industry-standard data protection.
- Configured Microsoft Entra, Azure Purview, and Microsoft Fabric, enhancing system security and governance.
- Cooperated fully with product owners and enterprise architects to understand requirements.
- Mapped data between source systems and warehouses.
Python Backend Engineer
Inensus GmbH
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Spearheaded the development of a geolocation-based data visualization application, enhancing user experience and insights.
- Created technical documentation and conducted end-user training, improving system adoption by 30%.
- Collaborated with the COO to align productivity with business targets, optimizing project roadmaps.
- Collaborated with other teams on security, automation and internal tools.
- Developed and maintained core product services, libraries and frameworks.
- Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions.
- Developed conversion and system implementation plans.
Software Engineer, Andela Tech and Leadership Fellow
Andela
04.2017 - 07.2020
- Developed asset management and skills monitoring tools, reducing manual tracking efforts by 50%.
- Mentored junior engineers, improving onboarding efficiency.
- Optimized software development lifecycle using Agile methodologies, increasing project delivery speed.
- Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
- Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
- Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes.
- Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
- Built databases and table structures for web applications.
Python Software Engineer
Sendwave (International Remittance)
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: (Andela Client)
- Engineered the backend and iOS integrations, accelerating opening their market to French speaking countries 6 months before set deadline.
- Developed financial algorithms optimizing cross-border transactions, increasing revenue efficiency.
- Built in-house Slack automation tools, enhancing workflow for multiple departments.
- Strengthened system security by implementing CI/CD, load testing, and penetration testing.
- Developed robust, scalable, modular and API-centric infrastructures.
- Collaborated with fellow engineers to evaluate software and hardware interfaces.
- Tested methodology with writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
- Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.
- Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
Python Engineer and Technical Team Lead
Mobiliti
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: (Andela Client)
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Led migration to microservices using AWS + serverless stack, improving deployment speed by 40% and enabling scalable product growth.
- Standardized API documentation and development workflows, accelerating feature deployment.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Diploma - Business Process Management
ALISON
Diploma - Business Management and Entrepreneurship
ALISON
Ironhack Cybersecurity Bootcamp - undefined
Ironhack
Master of Science - Software Engineering
Quantic School of Business And Technology
Online11-2026
Skills
- Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI), JavaScript (Vuejs, React)
- Enterprise Data Warehousing, Big Data Management
- System Design & Architecture (Software & Data)
- Cloud Platforms: Azure, GCP, AWS, Heroku
- Data Warehouse Engineering
- Business Intelligence
- Cybersecurity & Compliance, Business Process Automation
- Agile Development, Project Management (Jira, Trello, Pivotal Tracker)
- Databases: SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
- Data Analysis & Visualization (Power BI, DBT, DV360)
- API integration
- Data architecture
- Business intelligence
- ETL development
- Data warehousing
- Data migration
- Big data technologies
- Data governance
Certification
- Jubilee Insurance Innovation Award – Optimized claims processing pipeline
- Andela Fellowship Fellow Council Leader – Led interdepartmental collaboration
- Andela Fellowship Brand Ambassador – Represented fellowship in media engagements
- MONGODB FOR PYTHON CERTIFIED
- MICROSOFT PARTNERSHIP VERIFIED DEVELOPER
- LEAN SIX SIGMA (LSS) WHITE BELT CERTIFIED
- LEAN SIX SIGMA (LSS) YELLOW BELT CERTIFIED
- IBM DATA FUNDAMENTALS CERTIFICATE
Other Work Experience
- MEDICAL CLAIMS ANALYST
- Jubilee Insurance | Kenya
- Feb 2015 - March 2017
- Streamlined claims processing by redesigning the process pipeline reducing approval turnaround time by 30%.
- MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
- Aga Khan University Hospital | Kenya
- Jan 2011 - Jan 2015
- Implemented quality assurance protocols, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.
Timeline
Data Warehouse Engineer
Saracen Marketing and Media Consultancy Agency (Omnicom Affiliate)
06.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Data Warehouse Engineer
Omnicom Media Group UK
11.2022 - 05.2024
Python Backend Engineer
Inensus GmbH
08.2021 - 11.2021
Python Software Engineer
Sendwave (International Remittance)
11.2018 - 07.2019
Python Engineer and Technical Team Lead
Mobiliti
07.2018 - 11.2018
Software Engineer, Andela Tech and Leadership Fellow
Andela
04.2017 - 07.2020
Diploma - Business Process Management
ALISON
Diploma - Business Management and Entrepreneurship
ALISON
Ironhack Cybersecurity Bootcamp - undefined
Ironhack
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Master of Science - Software Engineering
Quantic School of Business And Technology
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